Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book